Certainly, "Friends" is a popular American sitcom and it features six main characters: 1. **Rachel Green** played by Jennifer Aniston. Rachel is initially a rich, spoiled woman who works as a waitress at Central Perk after she runs out on her wedding, but she eventually moves up to a job in fashion at Ralph Lauren. 2. **Ross Geller** played by David Schwimmer. Ross is a paleontologist and has had several failed marriages throughout the series. He's portrayed as the intellectual one in the group and has had an on-again, off-again romantic relationship with Rachel throughout the series. 3. **Monica Geller** played by Courteney Cox. She is Ross' younger sister, and she's a chef. Monica is known for being obsessive about cleanliness and order in her life and her apartment. 4. **Chandler Bing** played by Matthew Perry. Chandler works at a job that involves "statistical analysis and data reconfiguration," which his friends never understood. He's known for his sarcastic sense of humor. Later in the series, Chandler marries Monica. 5. **Joey Tribbiani** played by Matt LeBlanc, who is an aspiring actor and typically portrayed as a womanizer and a bit less intelligent than his friends but lovable just the same. He's famous for his catchphrase "How you doin'?" 6. **Phoebe Buffay** played by Lisa Kudrow. Phoebe is a quirky, slightly ditsy masseuse and musician who often gives performances at Central Perk. She often shares anecdotes of a rough upbringing and has a twin sister, Ursula, who occasionally shows up in the series. These characters are the core of "Friends" and their adventures in the sitcom define 90's and early 2000's television for many. You'll be able to enjoy their ups, downs, and laughs as you venture through the show. Enjoy your "Friends" journey!